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Legal Options Available for Mesothelioma Victims During COVID-19
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Mesothelioma & Asbestos Published on December 23, 2020Time is of the essence for those diagnosed with mesothelioma. Often, this condition is not diagnosed until the later stages, and victims may not have much more than a year or year and a half. Any delays can be a big deal for victims and families, and the coronavirus pandemic may lead to delays in […]
Read moreWhat is the Difference Between Asbestosis and Mesothelioma?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Mesothelioma & Asbestos Published on November 24, 2020Asbestosis and mesothelioma are both incurable diseases caused by asbestos exposure. They can cause havoc in the lungs and share symptoms comparable to pneumonia, such as shortness of breath, persistent cough, chest pain and loss of appetite. However, that is where the similarities end. These diseases are very different when it comes to symptoms, health […]
Read moreHow a Preexisting Condition May Affect a Mesothelioma Case
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Mesothelioma & Asbestos Published on November 06, 2020If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease, you may be wondering whether a preexisting condition could affect you if you decide to take legal action. Many factors will need to be considered to make this determination. Has your exposure to asbestos aggravated a condition you already have? Is it difficult to […]
Read moreWhy Getting a Second Opinion After a Mesothelioma Diagnosis May Help Your Claim
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Mesothelioma & Asbestos Published on May 11, 2020Mesothelioma is a rare and often aggressive form of cancer that is both difficult to diagnose and treat. Symptoms typically do not manifest until 20 to 50 years after initial exposure to asbestos and share similarities with other diseases and illnesses. A second opinion could help ensure the most effective treatment and increase one’s chances […]
Read moreThings That May Hurt Pursuing Recovery in a Mesothelioma Case
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Mesothelioma & Asbestos Published on February 12, 2020The legal options available to mesothelioma victims and their families depends on the source of asbestos exposure and how the condition has progressed since being diagnosed. In most cases, you may be eligible to seek financial recovery for expenses related to ongoing care and treatment. However, it is important to avoid making certain mistakes that […]
Read moreDo Women With Mesothelioma Need Different Types of Treatment Compared to Men?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Mesothelioma & Asbestos Published on December 30, 2019While most malignant mesothelioma diagnoses have affected older men who were exposed to asbestos in labor intensive industries such as construction, shipping and mining, women have increasingly been diagnosed with this disease as time goes on. Women now account for up to 25 percent of new cases. Learn about the treatment options for mesothelioma in […]
Read moreWho is at Risk for Secondhand Asbestos Exposure?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Mesothelioma & Asbestos Published on November 13, 2019Asbestos exposure has resulted in the deaths of thousands of people in the U.S. after developing incurable diseases from this deadly toxin. While many mesothelioma cases are due to primary exposure to asbestos in the workplace, many other victims of this disease developed it because of secondhand asbestos exposure, which can still lead to mesothelioma […]
Read moreWhen Can an Employer Be Liable for Asbestos Exposure?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Mesothelioma & Asbestos Published on October 21, 2019Employers have a legal duty to protect their workers from harm. This includes protecting them from serious health risks associated with asbestos exposure such as mesothelioma, a fatal type of cancer. When an employer fails to monitor air quality under any circumstances in which asbestos may reasonably be expected to be present, he or she […]
Read moreHow Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma Are Very Different
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Mesothelioma & Asbestos Published on September 25, 2019When people are diagnosed with mesothelioma in one of their lungs, they may assume it is just another type of lung cancer. However, mesothelioma and lung cancer are actually very different conditions. Unfortunately, the prognosis for mesothelioma is often not good. Victims may not live much longer than a year after being diagnosed. Learn about […]
Read moreWhat Happens When a Mesothelioma Victim Passes Away During the Legal Process?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Mesothelioma & Asbestos Published on August 30, 2019Mesothelioma is often not diagnosed until it has reached an advanced stage and the patient has a matter of months or about a year to live. This could mean the patient will die as he or she is attempting to go through the legal process and pursue compensation. Below, our Maryland mesothelioma attorneys walk you […]
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